I'm new to welding but have been practicing quite a bit. I felt comfortable starting a small project, so I bought some shock mounts from JKS and am attempting to weld them onto the 8.25. What I need to know is what the axle tube is made of? Im using an 1/8" E6013 general purpose electrode and it's not doing the job as well as it does with other type of metal i've been practicing with. It penetrates the mount itself, but doesn't penetrate the axle tube too well. It's not making an acceptable weld at all. I've got the welder cranked to 120 amps and get the same result either way.
Any help would be appreciated. I'm thinking I need to get an electrode specifically for the metal the axle tube is constructed of? Am I wrong?
Any help would be appreciated. I'm thinking I need to get an electrode specifically for the metal the axle tube is constructed of? Am I wrong?